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Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair
The Science Fair is an enrichment program which stimulates interest
in science and engineering and encourages entry into a science
related career. Excellence of student achievement is recognized
and rewarded. Students have the opportunity to interact personally
with professional scientists and engineers in the program. Exhibits
at school, district, and state levels serve to educate the public
about science and engineering.
The Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair (HSSEF) is the oldest
and largest science education program in Hawaii and continues
to enjoy the support of the scientific, business, and education
communities in the state. Over 6,000 students participate in the
science fair program each year, with 375 - 475 reaching the HSSEF.
Over one hundred agencies join the Hawaii Academy of Science
in giving awards that include cash and scholarships, trophies,
medals, certificates, journals and books. Around two hundred scientists
recruited by the Academy serve as judges. An additional 60 to
75 judges from the agencies also judge projects. The exhibits
are viewed by more than 5,000 people.
Every student who participates in the HSSEF receives a Certificate
and a State Science Fair Pin from the Hawaii Academy of Science.
The two top Senior Research projects at the HSSEF are awarded
trips to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering
Fair (ISEF). An outstanding team project may also be recommended
from the HSSEF to compete at the ISEF. Students already registered
for the ISEF from a district fair are not eligible for these trips
to ISEF. The other top awards at the HSSEF includes the best projects
in the Senior Research, Junior Research, and Junior Display divisions.
An outstanding science teacher is nominated to attend the Intel
ISEF each year. Preference is given to science teachers who have
participated in the Science Fair program in recent years.
The Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair is truly a collaborative
effort of the educational, scientific and business communities
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